Skills:    

• Language skills, at least intermediate in written and verbal in English and country language if required (Italian, German, French)    
• Finance or Accounting education    
• PC application knowledge and basic Excel skill-set are necessary   
• Understands and can explain the basic accounting principles in theory    
• Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills    
• Ability to work under time pressure, give accurate and timely delivery   
• Pro-active approach, with initiative, detailed oriented and reliability   
• Attention to detail crucial.

Purpose of Role:    

• Transition incl. travels of assigned accounting activities from local country finance unit to Financial shared Service Center - when and where applicable and directed by manager    
• Service liaison for assigned country    
• Ensure operational readiness in assigned are of expertise including relevant process documentation and training received    
• Perform assigned daily, weekly or monthly accounting tasks in a timely and accurate manner under the direction of the Team Leader and/or Service Delivery Lead and/or Finance Shared Service Manager and/or his delegate Specific Duties: Work Performance    
• Perform the accounting processes that may include [but is not limited to]: accounting documents processing, journal processing, payments preparation, account reconciliation, preparation and verification of the reports, performing other projects as assigned etc.    
• Work according to priorities and deadlines outlined by the Team Leader    
• When and where applicable and directed by manager shadow accounting processing at the local country during the transition period. Prepare transition documentation according to the instructions and under supervision of Team   
• Develop the career plan with Team Leader/Service Delivery lead and execute accordingly   
• Maintain standards of personal and professional performance/behavior ensuring accountability and adherence to company policies and procedures.   
• Participate in & support company committees and initiatives.  Keeping Service Quality
• Take responsibility for the quality of service to assigned clients.    
• Complete your job-related tasks as designed by procedures and requested by the manager following the principles of (1) quality (2) completeness and (3) timeliness  
• Aim to identify process improvements. Keep process documentation up to date [change management] Leader   
• Ensure adherence to Company and Departmental policies and procedures    
• Co-participate in the development, testing and implementation of new systems and products within the department and within the State Street Corporation, if requested; support team leader by assisting with planning and management of all relevant project work Manage Relationships   
• Maintain close contact with the direct manager, briefing him/her on all issues and problems both actual and potential.   
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with client, colleagues and key internal suppliers Communication Ensure that direct manager is kept aware of all issues/problems/queries/work in progress that may impact upon the quality of service being given.

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